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Change Proof

Adam Markel, International Speaker, Best Selling Author, Business Mentor and Entrepreneurwww.adammarkel.com

Change happens. Resilience expert Adam Markel and his inspiring guests teach you how to embrace and leverage change in order to thrive. No matter what life throws your way.


Change Proof explores breakthrough strategies to fully embrace an uncertain world and build the resilience required to turn stress, upset and even crisis to your advantage. Imagine being able to truly bounce forward through disruption and change instead of getting knocked down by it, riding it out, or simply reacting to it.


Resilience is the secret key―the “it” factor―and the thing Change Proof host Adam Markel knows best. In his bestseller, PIVOT, Adam taught how building resilience can supercharge your life and career. Now, he shows how becoming Change Proof helps you move beyond managing change to actively embracing it — actually using times of uncertainty, crisis, and chaos to create opportunities and stimulate individual and team growth. Through insightful discussions with business leaders, social innovators and inspiring authorities, Resilience Expert Adam Markel uncovers and shares ways to utilize change, fully embrace new opportunities, master the art and science of innovation in today’s disruptive marketplace, and use your “disadvantages'' as stepping stones. 


Whether you lead a team, pursue entrepreneurial passions or are looking to achieve a higher capacity in your performance and life, Change Proof is the place for life-changing stories, and real tools you can actually use―AND WILL WANT TO! 


Change Proof is about thriving instead of just surviving. And this is a skill you can cultivate, both personally and professionally. Using case studies, current research, and real-life anecdotes from his work as an executive mentor, Markel and his guests explore concrete actions you can take in order to become “change proof” and change your relationship with change.


Bestselling Author, Renowned Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, and CEO, Adam Markel has accomplished plenty and checked life’s “success boxes” and all of that work showed him something very profound about life in general―it’s not always about that. You can have success and still be unhappy. You can be in charge and still have stress. You can build your dream and not feel fulfilled. Change Proof goes beyond the topical, beyond the check boxes, beyond the list of things we think we’re supposed to be doing, to uncover the layer where our performance, peace and happiness exist.


When we think of resilience, we think of being able to “roll with the punches” and “bounce back” after uncertainty or change. But Resilience Expert and Researcher Adam Markel encourages you to aim higher. Change Proof is a show that will teach you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the creative opportunity in uncertainty, as opposed to simply riding it out or reacting to it. 


Let’s get real. You could be aiming higher. You could be thriving instead of surviving. You could be hitting back when life throws punches―instead of dodging and ducking. And there is no better time than right now to take back your life and to love it, no matter what. 


Change Proof isn’t just a podcast, it’s a life philosophy that shows you how to truly, actually embrace change―to find the silver lining, use uncertainty to your advantage, and pivot when life is stressful, into something that serves you instead of something that stops you. 


Drop into weekly episodes so full of the good stuff you won’t hear on any other show, you’ll be binging and growing instead of watching those reruns of Friends you’ve already seen anyway. When you tune in, you will learn how to thrive on uncertainty instead of merely managing it. This is where it begins, this is where you stop running from pivots and learn to love leaning into them, even when you aren’t sure of the outcome. 


Through Change Proof, Adam Markel offers a much needed dose of energy, HEART and real talk to your day, making this a show experts call “bingeable” and “a must listen".

Episodes

#183: A Physical Pivot: Finding An Algorithm For Human Transformation

Human transformation is a science and a step-by-step process. In this episode, Angelo Poli , founder of MetPro , joins Adam Markel for the second time to dive deeper into Angelo’s life transformation and his fascination for human transformation that eventually translated to his work in nutrition and MetPro. Angelo talks about the severe injury that introduced him to neuromuscular reeducation and his experience doing a TEDx Talk. Adam and Angelo then dive into taking out the randomness in the equ...

Oct 20, 202056 minEp. 183

#182: Personal Resilience Tips From A Human Freedom Advocate With Mitzi Perdue

Very few people have the courage to pick up the standard of the fight against human trafficking, partly because it is such a difficult topic and a very stressful one to handle. How does an advocate for human freedom build the personal resilience that they need to get through the emotional burden of the cause they chose to fight for? Joining Adam Markel to share her own resilience tips and stories is Mitzi Perdue , a speaker, science and health writer, environmental columnist, entrepreneur and st...

Oct 13, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 182

#181: Unlocking Emotional Resilience In The Age Of Rage With Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW

From the pandemic to social unrest to political divisiveness, there is a lot to be outraged at in this day and age. How do we, in this age of rage, feels and freak outs build the emotional resilience that keeps us from falling apart along with the ruins of civilization as we know it? Psychotherapist, meditation instructor and author, Ralph De La Rosa, LCSW takes a deep dive into this topic in his new book, Don’t Tell Me to Relax . Joining Adam Markel in this episode, he explains the rationale an...

Oct 06, 202057 minEp. 181

#180: Strategies For Success When Your Entire Industry Pivots

Over the years, we have seen and gone through a lot of pivots. There was the financial crisis of 2008, then 9/11 happened, and now, this pandemic that seems to be, by far, the most difficult. Along with the way companies do businesses, we have also made some adjustments with the way we do meetings and touch basis with our teams and employees. Adam Markel’s guests for today’s episode are  Richard and Angela Schelp  from the  Executive Speakers Bureau , a firm that delivers professi...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 180

#179: Navigating The “New Normal“ Of Virtual Events with Rainey Foster

How hard could it be to host events virtually? Rainey Foster , executive vice president and partner at Leading Authorities, Inc. , is here with Adam Markel to tell us that there is nothing easy about it – but that they are doing it anyway. If we can find the right resources and the right people to work with, we might be getting close to getting the hang of virtual events production. Even the highest-profile speakers and entertainers have to eat and many are finding their careers drastically affe...

Sep 15, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 179

#178: The Resilient Lawyer With Sam Glover

There are a lot of media out there that usually put lawyers in a bad light, causing a certain degree of misconception. To continue your practice and see things through in this tough industry, a lawyer needs to have resilience. This episode, Sam Glover , the founder of Lawyerist , discusses the changes law practice has gone through with modernization. His company focuses on extending a helping hand to lawyers in order to equip them with a better understanding of the industry and to usher in a new...

Sep 08, 202047 minEp. 178

#177: Reinventing A Business Model With Transformational Service With Dr. Travis Zigler

In this episode,  Dr. Travis Zigler , the founder of  Eye Love , joins Adam Markel as they talk about how they reinvented the business model to meet people's needs in different arenas through his foundation and heal dry eyes across the world naturally by providing transformational service through great connection. Dr. Travis shares the story of how their mission in life came into fruition and how they came from operating their own practice to having their own online selling business fo...

Sep 01, 202052 minEp. 177

#176: Achieving Clarity For a Successful Career Pivot with Tracy Timm

We all come to some point in our lives where we have to ask ourselves if we are where we are supposed to be. This process of gaining career clarity is not an easy one; it puts us in an extremely uncomfortable position of questioning our very ability to build the life that we want. Career clarity coach, Tracy Timm has been through that process herself – a pain point that she learned massively from. At age 25, Tracy was stuck and she took good time and a lot of stumbles to finally get the clarity ...

Aug 26, 202051 minEp. 176

#175: Look Good, Feel Good: How To Achieve Your Inner Glow With Katie DePaola

Neither life nor business is smooth sailing; sometimes it can feel like you’re getting more than your fair share of adversity. Katie DePaola , founder and author of Inner Glow Circle , is no stranger to this. Lyme’s disease, grief and depression, and the ups and downs of building a business on top of all that – none of these can bring Katie down. In this conversation with Adam Markel, she dives into the message of her book, At Least You Look Good . She also gives her amazing insights on looking ...

Aug 18, 202040 minEp. 175

#174: A Relationship Pivot: Happy Uncoupling With Jennifer Hurvitz

There is nothing happy about getting divorced, but you can certainly live life happily even after one. What does a happy divorce look like? Joining Adam Markel on the show is Jennifer Hurvitz , a Certified Divorce Specialist, public speaker, bestselling author and host of Doing Divorce Right Podcast , who gives us her take on this. How do you live a happy life even after going through a disastrous relationship? How do you go about cordially with your ex without the burdens of anger and resentmen...

Aug 11, 202048 minEp. 174

#173: Hypnosis: Experiencing The Expansive Powers Of The Mind With Rick Paddock

People are now going out there, and exploring more forms of treatment or therapy, looking to make some kind of change in their lives, one way or the other. Clinicians are now exploring other alternative options to help people improve their quality of life, and these new treatments, including using hypnosis.  Rick Paddock  is a hypnotist, instructor, and podcaster looking to spread the word about the expansive powers of the human mind. Rick delves into his experience with the power of h...

Aug 04, 202048 minEp. 173

#172: The Importance Of Having A Great Work Space As A Lifestyle Entrepreneur With Travis Huff

A lifestyle entrepreneur has his or her eyes set on the life rewards that all brings enjoyment and passion to what he or she is doing. Today, Adam Markel talks to one of the best lifestyle entrepreneurs in the business space,  Travis Huff . As the CEO at  Real-Time Outsource , podcast host of  Be Real Show , investor in stocks, crypto and seeds investment, Travis loves getting positive results for his clients especially in digital marketing. He highlights the factors that make you...

Jul 28, 202052 minEp. 172

A Life Of Service: A Tribute To Berny Dohrmann

CEO Space  is one of the most magnificent places for entrepreneurs and business owners to come together to seek guidance, insights, inspiration, collaboration, and support. Very recently, its Founder,  Berny Dohrmann , succumbed to COVID-19, much to the surprise and grief of CEO Space and its community. Today, Adam Markel pays tribute to this beautiful soul who has touched so many lives. Learn about Berny’s life of service and his massive heart for humanity and the collective wellness ...

Jul 23, 202030 min

#171: Turning Market Disruptions Into Your Advantage With Terry Jones

On average, a Fortune 500 company lasts about 18 years. It’s interesting that 88% of the most prolific and most successful of those companies ceased to exist today since Fortune 500 began in 1995. It only shows how surviving an increasingly disrupted market can be a challenge. Today, Adam Markel talks to Terry Jones about market disruption and how your business can survive through it. Best known for founding  Travelocity.com  and serving as Founding Chairman of  Kayak.com , Terry ...

Jul 21, 202049 minEp. 171

#170: Finding Your Fitness Strategy With Angelo Poli

Human bodies are a delicate mix of many different aspects and factors, so by default, fitness strategies will differ between two people. There is no "hack" or one-size-fits-all strategy that will get you where you need to be; you've got to take the time to figure it out. Angelo Poli is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and nutrition and the Founder of MetPro . Adam Markel interviews Angelo about his experience working on fitness with a large variety of people that come in all shape...

Jul 14, 202054 minEp. 170

#169: Inner Transformations For Your Highest Calling With Richard Taubinger

Have you ever felt like you're not where you are supposed to be? That there must be something more in your life than where you currently are? If so, then this episode will take you to an inner transformation that will help you realize your true calling. Host, Adam Markel, sits down with  Richard Taubinger  to talk about his many pivots in life that ultimately led him to help people with their own. Richard is a writer, digital advisor, and marketing strategist who serves conscious busin...

Jul 06, 202039 minEp. 169

#168: Building Resilience: Rise Up From The Worst With Sam Bakhtiar

Building resilience is key in ensuring that you find success in whatever paths you decide to go down on throughout your life. Without resilience, you would be unable to take a hit, and that inability is what will cause you to crumble in the face of adversity and give up. Sam Bakhtiar is a multi-millionaire, champion bodybuilder, author, doctor, CEO of multiple worldwide brands, and Founder of The Camp Transformation Center . He speaks to Adam Markel about what resilience means, and how you build...

Jun 29, 202039 minEp. 168

#167: Building Resilience In The Face Adversity With Dr. Peter Nieman

There are a lot of things in this world that we simply can’t control, and adversity is just another inevitable part of the human experience. However, what we do have control over is the ability to train our minds to become more resilient as we face each hurdle life throws at us. Calgary-based pediatrician, plantrician, marathon-enthusiast, and author  Dr. Peter Nieman  delves into this topic in a profound conversation with Adam Markel. Dealing with the recent tragic death of his son, D...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 167

#166: Finding A Creative Opportunity: From Ashes To Diamonds With Eterneva

We honor our loved ones in different ways. Believe it or not, you can turn your beloved’s ashes into diamonds and have a piece of them with you. In today’s episode, Adam Markel talks to Adelle Archer , the CEO and Co-Founder of Eterneva , an innovative company that honors the lives of remarkable people and pets by turning their cremated ashes into diamonds. Today, Adelle shares her pivot from politics to entrepreneurship and explains how she and a friend conceptualized Eterneva. Today’s show wil...

Jun 15, 202038 minEp. 166

#165: Cultivating Resilience Through Mindset Reform With Dr. Ryan Gottfredson

There is something unique in our situation in which we are all experiencing a crisis that tests our ability to adapt to change and be resilient in adversity. In times like this, it helps not only to add programs to our existing operating systems but to upgrade our operating systems themselves. That is, we have to change our mindsets into something that will not only allow us get through this crisis but also help us grow in spite of it. Joining Adam Markel in today’s episode is Dr. Ryan Gottfreds...

Jun 08, 202050 minEp. 165

#164: Getting Into The Breath: How Mental Performance Works With Grant Parr

In these unprecedented times when we are uncertain about what going to happen next, the most beneficial thing for us is to be in the best mental state. Today’s guest is Grant Parr a highly regarded mental performance coach, keynote speaker, podcast host, former division 2 quarterback, and author whose clients are Olympians, Olympic coaches, professional athletes, collegiate athletes/teams, business executives, and Fortune 500/1000 sales organizations. Drawing from his work in sports psychology, ...

Jun 02, 202042 minEp. 164

#163: Cultivating Life Energy And Practicing Forgiveness: The Art Of Qigong With Chunyi Lin

Qigong is the art of cultivating Qi, or life energy, through physical exercises and meditation. Qigong Master and multiple-bestselling author Chunyi Lin joins Adam Markel in this episode to talk about the ancient art of Qigong and how it can be used to promote health and healing. Chunyi describes how Qigong can be used for any purpose related to health and healing by allowing its practitioner to channel Qi through channels in their bodies. He also talks about forgiveness and why it is important ...

May 25, 202050 minEp. 163

#162: Reintegrating Our Purpose And Adapting To The New Normal With Patty Aubery

What is your “why” right now? During these unusual times when everyone is tasked to stay at home, understanding your purpose in life is can still be fully achieved. Today’s guest tells us how we can control our paths, re-integrate our purpose better, and be more resourceful when handling change. Adam Markel interviews  Patty Aubery , the CVO for GoalFriends and President of  The Canfield Training Group . For years, Patty has been overseeing the growth of the multimillion-dollar trainin...

May 18, 202047 minEp. 162

#161: Building Resilience For Future Success With Robert MacPhee

A crisis is an opportunity to learn more about building resilience within yourself to withstand any pivot you may have to take down the line. Life is predicated on the natural uncertainty of everything, so you always have to be ready to make the most of any situation.  Robert MacPhee  is the former Director of Training for  Jack Canfield , as well as the author of the bestselling book,  Manifesting For Non-Gurus . He joins Adam Markel to talk about why building resilience is ...

May 11, 20201 hrEp. 161

#160: Sealing The Deal For Life As A SEAL With Commander Rorke Denver

It takes a lot to become a Navy SEAL, not just training, but a complete life overhaul - a gigantic pivot into a new reality. Becoming a SEAL is a huge undertaking, but it's also an honor and a testament to your resilience as a human being. Adam Markel is joined by Commander Rorke Denver , a trainer for the US Navy SEALs and a special forces leader. Commander Rorke shares his journey to becoming a Navy SEAL and eventually training future generations to carry that same honor. His story is an inspi...

May 04, 202048 minEp. 160

#159: The Success Principles: Creating A Better Life For Yourself And Others With Jack Canfield

What makes a successful person? This is probably one of the most asked questions there is, and fortunately, as the great Tony Robbins said, "success leaves clues." Adam Markel brings over the perfect guest who will not just help find these clues but actually present them to you. He sits down with the one and only  Jack Canfield , the co-creator of the  Chicken Soup for the Soul  series and America's number one success coach. Having been studying and reporting what makes successful...

Apr 27, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 159

#158: Fortune Favors The Brave: Resilience, Bravery and Survival

Kiri Westby ’s book Fortune Favors the Brave tells the story of a woman’s journey of survival as an American activist in Tibet. Kiri is a lifelong human rights activist and a writer who was raised in a small Buddhist community in Colorado. She began formal training in meditation and dharmic arts at a young age and went on to work professionally in human rights advocacy. In this episode, Kiri shares her experience of being arrested and forced to disappear by the Chinese government for exposing on...

Apr 20, 202049 minEp. 158

#157: Flexibility And Resilience: Keys To Mastering The Unknown

There are times when resilience is simply not enough to carry you through situations that the universe might throw at you. During these times, improving by being flexible, along with maintaining resilience, can be a powerful tool for you. In this episode, producer, writer, and director William Arntz joins Adam Markel to share his spiritual and filmmaking journey. With the Coronavirus pandemic being on a different scale of experience from anything the world has ever seen, William gives his insigh...

Apr 13, 202048 minEp. 157

#156: Udo’s Choice: Eating And Living Healthily With Udo Erasmus

There probably is no better time to be reminded of how we should take care of our health than now with the current health crisis brought by the Coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Adam Markel interviews a pioneer in the health and wellness industry,  Udo Erasmus . Udo is behind the creation of flax oil and the Healthy Fats Movement. He is also the co-founder of  Udo’s Choice  supplement brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products selling millions of healthy oils, pro...

Apr 06, 202059 minEp. 156

#155: The Neuroscience Of Change, Consciousness, And Resilience With Dawson Church

We’ve heard of the old adage about how the old dog can’t learn new tricks. Even now, many still live by this thought, thinking how growth stops at a certain age. However, this episode’s guest strongly believe the opposite. For  Dawson Church , the award-winning author and founder of the  National Institute for Integrative Healthcare , change is possible at any age. He takes some studies from his books,  Mind to Matter, The Genie in Your Genes,  and  Bliss Brain , about b...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 155